Every person who is born again should be baptized by what is called “the believer’s baptism.” The water resembles the burial of someone; a sort of “watery grave.” They are submerged into the water and ...
Quick Answer: Does a person need to be water baptized to be saved? What exactly is the purpose of baptism? While some teach that water baptism is necessary for salvation, Scripture makes the opposite ...
For as long as humans have prayed, they have probably prayed at water places. Water often moves us to wonder, joy, terror or peace, and many times, water—whether it ...
Revival is sweeping the shore! Over 7,000 people flooded the waters of Huntington Beach for the largest single-day baptism in American history — and this is just the beginning, with an even bigger ...
One key Scripture reference to being “born again” or “regenerated” is John 3:5, where Jesus says, “Truly, truly, I say to you, unless one is born of water and the Spirit, he cannot enter the kingdom ...
Start talking about baptism and you’ll soon be in deep water—figuratively, at least. It’s a controversial topic. Some Christians believe we should baptize the babies of believing parents, while others ...
Just as Jesus’ baptism launched his public ministry, our own baptisms ordinate us to a life of humble obedience and costly service. All four Gospels tell the story of Jesus’ baptism, as if every ...
Hundreds of churches will partner with Baptize California to host baptisms across the state, the largest at beachside in Huntington Beach, California. After last year’s successful Baptize SoCal event, ...
I was baptized in a swimming pool in my childhood pastor’s backyard. I was seven. Asked to make a confession of faith, I mumbled something incoherent through chattering teeth. I was focused on the ...